Best Memory Care in McHenry County, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 memory care providers in Mchenry County, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IL
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We analyzed These are the providers in Mchenry County, IL our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Mchenry County, IL. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Clarendale of Algonquin
MC
AL
IL
RC
Algonquin
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 87
Rank #70 / 307
No
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 50
Rank #187 / 357
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 13
Rank #61 / 139
Algonquin Operations LLC4
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #148 / 225
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #127 / 225
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 250
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #221 / 250
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cedarhurst of McHenry
MC
AL
Mchenry (Evergreen Park)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 87
Rank #125 / 307
Yes
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 50
Rank #110 / 357
-Cedarhurst Of Mchenry Operator, LLC4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #64 / 225
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 225
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 2
Rank #206 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Courtyard at McHenry
MC
AL
IL
Mchenry
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 87
Rank #130 / 307
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 50
Rank #282 / 357
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #77 / 139
Encore Mchenry LLC3
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 7
Rank #179 / 225
3.7
Facility 3.7
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #190 / 225
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #42 / 250
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #169 / 250
-
White Oaks at McHenry
MC
AL
Mchenry
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 87
Rank #225 / 307
No
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 50
Rank #247 / 357
-Memory Care Of Mchenry, LLC4
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #129 / 225
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #103 / 225
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #148 / 250
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #66 / 250
Studio / Suite
Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Lake In The Hills
88
Facility 88
IL AVG 87
Rank #113 / 307
Yes
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 50
Rank #282 / 357
-Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates, LLC4
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #172 / 225
2.5
Facility 2.5
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #163 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #100 / 250
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #237 / 250
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Cary
87
Facility 87
IL AVG 87
Rank #115 / 307
Yes
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 50
Rank #142 / 357
-Cary Senior Living, LLC5
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 7
Rank #148 / 225
1.4
Facility 1.4
IL AVG 1.8
Rank #114 / 225
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #100 / 250
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #237 / 250
-
Shepherd Premier Senior Living
MC
AL
Harvard
-No
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 50
Rank #38 / 357
1Shepherd Capital, LLC Harvard3--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #100 / 250
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 250
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other IL memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Mchenry County. See how we rank facilities

Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Overview of Clarendale of Algonquin

Clarendale of Algonquin offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Algonquin, IL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Clarendale of Algonquin has 110 beds, with studios, suites, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. The two bedroom option can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community is operated by Algonquin Operations.

A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled local transportation is available for local trips. Chef crafted, restaurant style dining with flexible meal options gives residents a choice of meal timing and selections, while the Health & Wellness Navigation Program and Preferred Choice Dining are named programs supporting wellness needs and dining preferences.

Residents can use a fitness studio, a full service salon and spa, and an outdoor patio with landscaped grounds. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or for a family that needs a short term respite stay.

Starting Price $5,100/Month

Contact Clarendale of Algonquin

Overview of Cedarhurst of McHenry

Cedarhurst of McHenry offers assisted living and memory care in McHenry, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care settings in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, and respite care can support a family caregiver who needs a short stay while traveling or recovering.

The community has 82 beds and offers studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Starting prices are $5,150 per month for assisted living and $8,800 per month for memory care, giving families a care-specific monthly figure to use when estimating costs.

Residents can use the salon and spa, landscaped courtyards, walking paths, and movie theater, while Daily Programs and Events provide scheduled activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. Rehabilitation services and scheduled transportation are also available.

The area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle nearby errands independently. Cedarhurst of McHenry may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks, a secured setting because of wandering risk, or the option to move between assisted living and memory care as needs change. Cedarhurst of McHenry is operated by Cedarhurst of McHenry Operator.

$5,150/Month

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The Courtyard at McHenry

3300 Charles J Miller Memorial Hwy, Mchenry, IL 60050
Overview of The Courtyard at McHenry

The Courtyard at McHenry offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in McHenry, Illinois. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. The community has 80 beds and is operated by Encore Mchenry. A fitness center provides space for exercise, while the movie theater and library offer on site options for leisure and reading; with a Walk Score of 30, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of White Oaks at McHenry

Situated in the welcoming neighborhood of West Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL, is the idyllic senior living community of White Oaks at McHenry that provides assisted living and memory care. Enjoy every moment of your best years surrounded by beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations including studio, one-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. The community ensures seniors’ happiness and safety with top-tier care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team.

There is always something to look forward to with a variety of engaging activities and enrichment programs for seniors to explore new hobbies and rediscover old interests. Have a meaningful interaction with friends over delightful and nutritious meals served to cater to dietary needs and tastes. White Oaks at McHenry is an incredible community that strives to provide seniors with a safe place to live their best years without worries.

Contact White Oaks at McHenry

Overview of Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care

Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Lake in the Hills, IL. Independent living means private living with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having all three options can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care is available for short stays. It can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 88 beds, opened in 2020, and is operated by Al-Mc Lake In Hills Associates.

Residents can use the Encore Fitness Center, outdoor walking paths, garden patios, a salon and spa, and a theater for exercise, time outside, personal grooming, and entertainment without leaving the community. Chef-prepared meals and personalized menus allow dining to be planned around individual preferences, while the Active Living and Melody Bridge programs provide named activity options. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 30 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives will generally need transportation for those trips.

Contact Melody Living Lake in the Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care

Residing in the quiet residential street of Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL, is the astounding senior living community of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, which provides assisted living and memory care. Experience the finest comfort and convenience with the cozy and elegant residences of the community with varied floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom floor plans. Ease your worries with round-the-clock care and support from a compassionate and highly skilled team.

Enrich your retirement with interactive programs and fun events to maintain a well-engaged lifestyle. Interact with friends over healthy and tasty meals and satisfy your dietary needs and preferences. With its serene spaces and wonderful amenities, Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care is a good place for seniors to keep their dignity while doing the things they love.

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Overview of Shepherd Premier Senior Living

Shepherd Premier Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Harvard, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care types on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing them to move between care levels without leaving the community. A Walk Score of 84 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Shepherd Premier Senior Living is operated by Shepherd Capital Harvard.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Mchenry County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Mchenry County, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mchenry County, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in McHenry County, IL

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover memory care?

Illinois Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Illinois) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 7 memory care communities in McHenry County, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in McHenry County, IL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in McHenry County, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in McHenry County, IL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.